Background Check and Disqualifications A clean background is crucial. You cannot have any felony convictions. If you have a felony on your record, you are automatically disqualified from becoming a bail bonds agent.
As noted by the Professional Bail Agents Body of the US (PBUS,) the average bail bondsman rakes in $25, 000 to $50,000 each year. The body also noted that, in the major cities, some agents make hundreds of thousands of Dollars every year.
Clean Criminal Record: You cannot have any felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. Training: Complete 8 hours of pre-licensing courses from an accredited Texas institution. Apprenticeship: Work under a licensed bail bondsman for at least a year.
Starting a bail bondsman business is a very attractive venture especially if you understand the growth potential. There are no businesses in the industry that have captured a majority of the market share which means that it is still up for grabs.
It pays well Although you may not become rich over night while working as a bail bondsman, the earning potential in this career is great. For instance, a bail bondsman working as a part-time agent by just writing three or four bonds a month can make enough income to replace a full-time paying job.
APPLYING FOR A BAIL BOND LICENSE Eligibility for a license is limited to persons who have not previously been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, any felony, or to a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.